Where campus finds its Bollywood
UW Mehfil is the University of Waterloo's home for South Asian music - from Bollywood bangers and indie covers to classical ragas and everything in between.
About Us
What's a Mehfil?
A "Mehfil" is an intimate gathering - people coming together to share music, poetry, and good vibes. At UW Mehfil, we carry that spirit on campus. We jam on keys, strum guitars, lay down beats on rhythm pads, and yes - sometimes we bring out the harmonium and tabla too. Whether you're into Bollywood, indie, classical, or fusion, if music moves you, you're one of us.
Live Performances
From acoustic jam sessions to full-band concerts with keys, guitar, and rhythm pad - we bring the energy.
Community
A home for anyone who grew up on Bollywood soundtracks, discovered Prateek Kuhad on Spotify, or just vibes to good music.
Open Mics
Sing your heart out - whether it's an Arijit Singh ballad, a classic Kishore Kumar track, or your own original.
Jam Sessions
Bring your guitar, hop on keys, set up the rhythm pad - or just come listen and hang. All levels welcome.
Events
Upcoming Sessions
Performance Photo
Mehfil Live in Concert
Our flagship annual show - full band setups, Bollywood medleys, indie covers, and the occasional classical surprise.
Performance Photo
Weekly Jam Session
Plug in, tune up, and jam. Keys, guitar, rhythm pad, vocals - bring whatever you play or just come hang.
Performance Photo
Open Mic Night
Your stage. Sing a ghazal, cover Tame Impala, or do an Arijit Singh mashup. All genres, all skill levels.
Gallery
Caught on Camera
Live Concert
Jam Session
Jam Session
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Keys Solo
Keys Solo
Band Practice
Band Practice
Backstage
Backstage
More photos coming soon - stay tuned!
Interactive
Play Something
This page is alive. Play the keyboard below, or start the tabla to feel the beat. Go on, make some noise.
Keys
Click the keys or use your keyboard (A S D F G H J K)
~ click the keys or press A-K on your keyboard ~
Tabla Beat
Hit play and feel the Teentaal groove - 16 beats, infinite vibes
Teentaal - 16 beats
psst... try the konami code on your keyboard
Join Us
Be Part of the Mehfil
Play an instrument? Sing in the shower? Just love music? That's literally all you need. No auditions, no prerequisites - just show up and vibe.